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November 2013 Brothers and Ladies: A highlight for October was the Parish Oktoberfest held on October 19 after Mass in the Bonzel Hall.

My thanks to the many Knights and Ladies that participated as volunteers to make it successful, and as participants to have a good time.

Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism As Knights, we should be sure that every Catholic man and his family have an opportunity to benefit from membership in the Knights of Columbus.

Knights will spoke briefly before all weekend Masses inviting men and families to consider joining with us, and inviting them to an information Open House on Sunday, November 10.

1 November 2013 Brothers and Ladies: A highlight for October was the Parish Oktoberfest held on October 19 after Mass in the Bonzel Hall. Your worthy newsletter editor is including an article and pictures. You will see it was a very fun event. My thanks to the many Knights and Ladies that participated as volunteers to make it successful, and as participants to have a good time. Again, the four principles of our Order the reasons behind our being a Knight of Columbus! Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism As Knights, we should be sure that every Catholic man and his family have an opportunity to benefit from membership in the Knights of Columbus. Our Membership Chairman, Sir Charles Cote, developed information and recruiting program to extend this opportunity to everyone. This effort kicked off this Sat. and Sun, Nov 2 and 3. Knights will spoke briefly before all weekend Masses inviting men and families to consider joining with us, and inviting them to an information Open House on Sunday, November 10. Knights wearing the Council vest or other K of C identification were available after Masses to greet people in the foyer and during the pancake breakfast, mingling among the guests, greeting them, answering questions, and inviting them to our Open House. We picked up several good prospects through this work!! Now, how can you help? The Open House is November 10, less than one week away. Contact your prospects and suspects for membership early this week. Be sure to get the names and phone numbers of those that are interested and pass them along to Sir Charles. And if you are available on the 10 th, be there with the prospective member and be his personal host. The Open House is from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the McGivney Room. As this is a joint effort with the Ladies Auxiliary, wives and families are welcome. There will be light refreshments and information on the Knights and the Ladies Auxiliary. All members are invited and encouraged to participate. On Wednesday, November 13, we will conduct a First Degree Exemplification for new members. Again, please attend (normal business meeting time) and welcome these new members into the order and our Council Sir Charles has worked had to put together a great plan. Your support and help in identifying prospective members and welcoming them into our Order is greatly appreciated. During November let us remember in prayer our deceased family members and loved ones, and to celebrate a joyous Thanksgiving with family and friends. Vivat Jesus!!

Our New Website is Progressing www.kofc9993.

As you might anticipate this conversion is a work in progress, but this site already provides more information and a better look

Give a big thumbs up and say thanks to Brothers Ron Krom and Doug Anderson for their commitment to get this running.

Don t mess around! www.kofc9993.org! Oktoberfest 2013 For the St.

400-500 parishioners. The Knights set up tables and chairs, cooked dogs and brats, & served adult beverages.

2 Our New Website is Progressing If you haven t logged on to our new website yet, you are in for a visual and information treat. In fact, this November newsletter as well as others in this fraternal year are available on the site---and in color!! The December Knights Knews will be loaded to the website only, and not provided as an attachment to the . As you might anticipate this conversion is a work in progress, but this site already provides more information and a better look than the site used previously. We believe the site will simplify the maintenance of member phone numbers and addresses. Give a big thumbs up and say thanks to Brothers Ron Krom and Doug Anderson for their commitment to get this running. More information on using the site will be forthcoming. If the Grand Knight can figure it out, you can too!! So jump on board! Don t mess around! Oktoberfest 2013 For the St. Patrick Annual Oktoberfest, the Parish Life Committee, Ladies Auxiliary, and Council 9993 pitched in to make a great event for parishioners. The Knights set up tables and chairs, cooked dogs and brats, & served adult beverages. The Ladies decorated, fixed all the side dishes, served, and brought desserts. At the end, everyone pitched in to put away table and chairs and clean up. In between, there was lots of food, fun, and fellowship, with music provided by DJ Dave Harmon and Father Larry. Some 500 brats & 250 hot dogs about 450 people served about1.5 kegs of beer Lots of dessert choices and family fun plus the cleanup

Football Parking Fundraiser Brothers, Although the starting hour was early (5:15 am) we had a good day for the Army - AFA game and Herman served-up great burritos for a hungry crew.

There are six volunteers signed up and if anyone would like to join us, please e-mail Frank at peckfc@comcast.net.

What a great job you have done. By the Dec news letter, we should have total funds earned for the season at over $3,000.

minutes of our 2013 drive. The following 35 knights and ladies volunteered putting in 134 hours to help those with mental disabilities. Jorge Aguilar Jr.

3 Football Parking Fundraiser Brothers, Although the starting hour was early (5:15 am) we had a good day for the Army - AFA game and Herman served-up great burritos for a hungry crew. Our last game of the season will be UNLV Thursday evening Nov 21st, with kickoff at 7:30 pm. There are six volunteers signed up and if anyone would like to join us, please Frank at peckfc@comcast.net. As it may be a bit cool that night, the tailgate will have chili and pulled pork sandwiches plus other tasty items. We wish to thank all of you who have helped with the AFA parking this season. What a great job you have done. By the Dec news letter, we should have total funds earned for the season at over $3,000. Thanks again, Frank and Herman Another Successful Mentally Handicapped Drive Closes Drive Chairman Jaime Santos and Jesus Pardo are shown outside Wal-Mart on Sunday October 27 closing out the final minutes of our 2013 drive. The following 35 knights and ladies volunteered putting in 134 hours to help those with mental disabilities. Jorge Aguilar Jr. Ellis Elee Jesus Pardo Doug Anderson Mark Elio Frank Peck Pete Aragon Tracy Estes Jim Pierson Greer Bailey Al Fick Marvin Sanchez Tom & Madeline Barnitz Cliff Hudson Jaime & Pam Santos Jim Bonifer Herman Jasper Leo Schwartzenberger David Carey Pat Kluckman Greg Schymanski Jerry Chouinard Ron Krom Bill Souba Charles Cote Jim McDermott Jack Taylor Mike Crino Dr. Tony Mediavilla Jim Wermers Jim Davis Mariano Nandin, Jr. Mel Wright Since we kicked off this effort on August 17 we have received $4,622 in donations. Great work! The final report will be submitted to State Charities in the near future. The Council voted to contribute the proceeds to Zach s Place, Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Academy, and Roundup Fellowship. We anticipate check presentations to these organizations will be made after the first of the year.

4 Ladies Auxiliary Korner By Melissa Anderson I can t believe November is here already! Cool weather is back and snow is in the forecast. Since I was out of town the last half of October, I guess this update will be short. I need to thank three special Ladies for keeping things running while I was gone. Maxine ensured that our part of Oktoberfest happened with no problem; Debbie took on the challenge of coordinating the Craft Fair & Bake Sale; and Betsy ran our October meeting. Thank you, Ladies, for all that you did. From everything I ve heard, all of those events were great successes! Thanks, also, to everyone who helped them. As usual, you are all wonderful. (From Debbie) A great big thank you to all that donated and gave of their time and talent for our Craft/Bake Sale this year! With all the donations of crafts and baked items we raised a total of $ The Food Pantry will receive $ that was raised from the Craft Sale. The Bake Sale brought in $678.65, the recipient(s) of these funds will be discussed at our next meeting. We added an Auxiliary meeting on November 13 th to finalize anything left from the Craft Fair and to plan the Knights/Ladies Christmas Party. We will meet in the Jogues/Martyrs classrooms on the lower level of the parish. I ll have signs out to show the way! It should be short and will be followed by our social with the guys, as usual. Here are dates for your calendar November 13 Auxiliary Meeting December 7 Knights/Ladies Christmas Party January 18 Snowball Dance January 22 Auxiliary Meeting Keep warm and don t let the stress of the quickly approaching holiday season get to you. Remember the reason for the season! Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party will be held on December 7, 2013, in the Bonzel Hall 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Social 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Dinner 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Dancing Cost for the Dinner is $20.00 per person Contact Debbie Williams at or for reservations not later than November 27, 2013 Brother Knights Membership Status Elevated Due to many years of membership and service, the Supreme Council recently provided new membership cards to several of our Brother Knights: Deacon Dick Brown, Bill Souba, George King, and Joe Solms are now Honorary Life Members. To qualify for this status, members must have 25 or more years of service and have attained the age of 70, or have 50 years of service regardless of age. Brother James Wermers has attained the status of Honorary Membership. Gentlemen, Congratulations!!

5 Knights Knews November2013 Pennies from Heaven Program

Knights Knews November2013 The Bottom Line - "$upporting Our Good Works" What follows is a brief summary of the financial activities associated with our Council [9993] and 4th Degree Assembly [3049].

Over the last few months, our volunteers efforts of passing out tootsie rolls yielded donations totaling over $4,500. A very big thank you to those who brave the storefronts to help make this happen.

6 Knights Knews November2013 The Bottom Line - "$upporting Our Good Works" What follows is a brief summary of the financial activities associated with our Council [9993] and 4th Degree Assembly [3049]. October thankfully has seen the Knights through what we affectionately called the silly season. The Knights wrapped up our Mentally Handicapped weekend collections. Over the last few months, our volunteers efforts of passing out tootsie rolls yielded donations totaling over $4,500. A very big thank you to those who brave the storefronts to help make this happen. In addition to donning yellow vests for the Mentally Handicapped, the Knights also don yellow vests to park cars for USAFA Football Games. This month saw our next deposit of $ make its way to our accounts. Also wrapped up in October was our annual Football Frenzy fundraiser. In this program tickets are sold for $10 with the chance each week to win money based on the scores of the weekend s NFL football games. From these sales, the Council keeps $2 with $8 being passed on to the KofC State Charities Fund. This year, the Council sold 105 tickets for an income of $1, The Knights continue to support supplies for our Parish with a $100 donation and Life Network s Mobile Pregnancy Center with a donation of $100, both ongoing monthly contributions from Council The Knights hosted another Pancake Breakfast which grossed $337 with ~$325 in supplies purchased. As noted before, the pancake breakfast is not meant to be a large fundraiser, instead it is a service the Knight s provide to promote camaraderie and fraternity in our community. Lastly, both Council 9993 and Assembly 3049 made $500 (each) donations to the KofC State Charities Fund for Disaster Relief. Thank you to both for keeping an eye on the local community. If anyone would like more information on the financial status of the Council or the Assembly, please stop by any regular business meeting or feel free to contact me directly. Faithfully yours, Taylor Lilly Treasurer, Council 9993, Purser, Assembly 3049 KC 9993 Pancake Breakfasts Thanks to the Knights who prepare and serve the parish each month Some of the Cooks and Servers On October 6

Brothers and Sisters, please remember in your Prayers: FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Fr Larry Solan, Fr Joe Damhorst, Fr Mike Butler, Fr Don Brownstein, Fr Bill Carmody, Fr Richard Ryan, Fr Brian

Brothers Roy Salem, Vince Kierney, Craig Seiler, Michael Herder, Don Pomelo, Tony and Shelly VerKamp, Don Bartek, Grant Wick, Chuck Zeitvogel, Joe Marjan and family, Lady Nancy Arpad, Betty Throne,

7 Brothers and Sisters, please remember in your Prayers: FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Fr Larry Solan, Fr Joe Damhorst, Fr Mike Butler, Fr Don Brownstein, Fr Bill Carmody, Fr Richard Ryan, Fr Brian Rossler, Fr Jim Klein, Deacon Lee Sherpa and family, Deacon Ken Huard, and Our Seminarians: Peter Morgan and Nathan Hinds. Brothers Roy Salem, Vince Kierney, Craig Seiler, Michael Herder, Don Pomelo, Tony and Shelly VerKamp, Don Bartek, Grant Wick, Chuck Zeitvogel, Joe Marjan and family, Lady Nancy Arpad, Betty Throne, Joan Knudsen, Harold Flavin, Susan Arpad, Peter Petrolich, Maureen Harrington, Brendan Wirth and Family, Chuck and Ann Weida, Mike Crino, Helen Fichtel, Mike Hayman, Joe Keegan, Rita Newell, Cindy Brown (wife of Deacon Dick), Susan and Todd Stein, Tony Valdez, Mabel Page, Maureen Schymanski, Sheri Fernandez, Jennifer Hurt, Jonathan Mintern, Jim Sebestyen, Cassandra Patalano, Allison Miller, Butch Enderle and family, Tom Kaiser Sr and Hallie Kaiser, and Pedro Gonzalez. For all families impacted by senseless shootings and bombings throughout this past year. For all families impacted by fires and other severe weather. For all Military, Police, Fire Fighters, First Responders and all who work diligently to provide comfort for people in need. For our National Leaders that they may work to preserve our Freedom of Religion, the Rights of Conscience, the Sanctity of Marriage and respect for all human life from conception to natural death. For the Prayer intentions of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. For the Prayer intentions of our Holy Father, Pope Francis I. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF ANYONE IN OUR K OF C FAMILY IS IN NEED OF PRAYERS OR OTHER ASSISTANCE! KEEPING CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Thank you for all your help staffing our sales tables during the September St Patrick s Sales Weekend, October Craft Fair, and October Pancake Breakfast. We have sold over $400 of cards and related items at those events and still have at least two more opportunities at the remaining Pancake Breakfasts before Christmas. I m sending some of the Keep Christ in Christmas Car Magnets to our children and grandchildren as gifts. Easy to send through the mail (doesn t break and has no expiration date ) and those youngsters need all the help they can get when they re behind the wheel. (Maybe their Guardian Angels will watch over them more carefully when they see the car magnet with the Holy Family.) Need some for your own gift-giving? Call me! Bill Cruse, Proceeds from our sales are donated to Life Net Work and Pikes Peak Citizens For Life

A Life Story By Ron Krom, DGK Everyone loves a good story, and what makes it good? It s usually a struggle good vs. evil, life vs. death, heroes rescuing the damsel in distress.

8 A Life Story By Ron Krom, DGK Everyone loves a good story, and what makes it good? It s usually a struggle good vs. evil, life vs. death, heroes rescuing the damsel in distress. Jesus told stories life changing stories, world changing stories that we still retell and learn from. Some stories really grab us when we see ourselves in them. We re the victim, the hero, an eye-witness, or maybe even the bad guy. A powerful story can change our lives. Tonight, I heard some very powerful stories at the Diocesan Pro-Life Dinner. They were testimonies of a life and death struggle that is pulling at the fabric of society, changing the nature of our country, snuffing out life and liberty of our citizens. You may have heard such stories before, but felt that they didn t apply to you. Maybe you felt that you weren t capable of making a difference in that story. What I heard tonight gave me hope that we can all be part of an epic battle and make a big difference in the outcome. We heard several life-transforming stories. One of a young mother, alone and desperate, considering abortion as the only way out until someone suggested she visited a pregnancy center. There she found comfort and support instead of judgment and condemnation. As a result she presented her baby boy, a life spared from death. A second lady spoke of the suffering she endured as a result of abortion urged by the father. For years, there was the torment of guilt and self-loathing, even after the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It was only after experiencing Project Rachel that she experienced healing and could forgive herself. Today, she is happily married and helping other post-abortive women through the healing process. The next story was about a young girl who was able to attend the March for Life in Washington, DC. She witnessed the multitude of marchers who demonstrated and prayed for an end to abortion. Then there was a witness to the dark side pro-abortion picketers changing slogans belittling and denouncing them. Around the picketers were people on their knees praying instead of arguing or yelling back. Her heart was converted and she is now an advocate to have other young people get that experience. The Keynote Speaker, David Bereit, held us captive with several stories of his experiences that opened his eyes, and he knew that he had to do something. When abortion came to his town, the community recognized the evil in their midst, and from their pro-life movement, he got the idea of 40 Days for Life. It resonated biblically, too. 40 is a powerful and recurring number, as Jesus spending 40 days in the desert. There he prayed and fasted and faced evil. So with God (prayer and fasting) there is transformation and evil can be overcome. And abortion is a spiritual crisis; it begins and ends with God, and only with God is it possible to overcome. And God can change the world one person at a time. Catholics have all heard about abortion, the millions of slain innocents, so why are so few doing anything about it? Perhaps if they realized that abortion is changing their lives, their children s lives, their community and their nation, then perhaps they would take it personally. One person can save lives. We heard of a mother about to abort her baby, but was saved by one person standing, praying in front of the clinic, who offered comfort and help. The 40 Days for Life Movement has saved the lives of almost 8000 babies and led to the conversion of 83 abortion workers who left the industry. Everyone can make a difference. Father Bill Carmody has been a champion for life in our community. We can join with him in so many ways. First is prayer and fasting, especially during the 40 Days for Life. We can keep prayerful vigil at abortion clinics and be a witness to God s truth. We can be advocates for life, reaching out to family, friends, and neighbors to and inviting them to join in. Finally, we can support life - giving ministries with time, talent, and treasure. For example, our council has financially supported Life Network and the Mobile Pregnancy Center, the State K of C Ultrasound Initiative, as well as the Respect Life Crafters. Let s think what else we can do as a Council perhaps something spiritual as well as material. Pray on it and may the Lord of Life shine on you! The 3rd Annual Bishop s Respect Life Dinner 25 October 2013

24 - Calhan January 26, 2014 - Falcon February 23, 2014 - Calhan April 27, 2014 - Falcon May 25, 2014 -

9 ASSEMBLY 3049 HAPPENINGS St. Patrick Council 9993 December 29 March 30, 2014 June 29, 1914 Falcon Council October 27 - Falcon November 24 - Calhan January 26, Falcon February 23, Calhan April 27, Falcon May 25, Calhan CORPORATE COMMUNION SCHEDULE St. Patrick Masses are at 7:45 AM with 7:15 AM Showtime. Falcon Masses are at 8:30 am with 8:00 Showtime. Calhan Masses are at 10:30 am with a 10:00 Showtime

Knights Knews is published monthly by St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 9993 in Colorado Springs, CO. Corrections or submissions should be sent to the editor.

10 Knights Knews is published monthly by St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 9993 in Colorado Springs, CO. Corrections or submissions should be sent to the editor. If you have news, photos, or calendar items of interest to the Council, Ladies Auxiliary, or Assembly 3049, please submit them by the deadline (in electronic format if possible).. Address all correspondence to: K of C Council Brook Park Drive Colorado Springs, CO Editor: Jim McDermott (jmcderm@q.com) Address, , or phone number changes or corrections, send to Paul Miller jr. (pmillerj@gmail.com) Article Deadlines: 4th Wednesday of the Month Council Meetings are at the McGivney Room at 6:30 PM: 1st Wednesdays Officers and interested members 2nd Wednesdays Business Meeting - All members 4th Wednesday Social Meeting with Ladies Auxiliary Assembly 3049 Meetings are at the McGivney Room at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Council 9993 Officers Chaplain - Fr. Larry Solan Grand Knight - Herman Jasper Deputy Grand Knight - Ron Krom Chancellor - Charles Cote Trustee 1 Year - Greg Schymanski Trustee 2 Year - Chuck Weida Trustee 3 Year - Doug Anderson Advocate - John Arpad Recorder - Tony Patalano Treasurer - Taylor Lilly Financial Secretary - Paul Miller Lecturer - Mark Elio Warden - Jim Davis Inside Guard - Pete Aragon ( ) Outside Guard - Paul Turner Council Insurance Agent - David Cary Ladies Auxiliary Officers President - Melissa Anderson Vice-President - Betsy Williams Secretary - Ann Weida Treasurer - Maxine McDermott Historian - Nancy Davis Hostess - Rachelle LaMay Assembly 3049 Officers Faithful Friar Fr. Mike Butler Faithful Navigator Tom Berens Faithful Captain Doug Ingalls Faithful Pilot Jaime Santos Faithful Admiral Tom Barnitz Faithful Comptroller Paul Miller Faithful Purser Taylor Lilly Faithful Scribe Greg Schymanski Faithful Inner Sentinel Kerry White Faithful Outer Sentinel John McGuire Trustee 3 Year Jim Sebestyen Trustee 2 Year Butch Enderle Trustee 1 Year Jeff Maschler Color Corps Commander Tom Barnitz Pope Francis Knights of Columbus Council 9993 Established 1989 Star Council Award Winners for Fraternal Years: , 1993 through 1996, 1999 through 2008

12 SAINT PATRICK COUNCIL 9993 KNIGHT S KNEWS Knights Knews November 2013 Time to Give Thanks to God and Give from the Heart to Those in Need Knights of Columbus Council Brook Park Drive Colorado Springs, CO ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

January May you and your family receive abundant blessings in Vivat Jesus!!

January May you and your family receive abundant blessings in Vivat Jesus!! January 2014 Brothers and Ladies: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! We find ourselves embarking on the new year of 2014 and continuing to celebrate Christmas through Jan 6 (feast of the Epiphany)! On